Mental Health First Aid @ SSTI, 19 March 2012

I was invited by Silver Ribbon Sg for 'Mental Health First Aid @ SSTI, 19 March 2012' to share about my depression. This is my 2nd sharing session.

Was worried as suddenly, I've got headache & gotto lie on bed & sleep for an hour plus. Luckily, managed to go to Ulu Pandan CC.

Nice group photo with SRS & SSTI.

Nice group photo_2

Token of appreciation from SSTI.

Taman Jurong Chingay & Attempt at Guinness World Record 'Most Number of People Tossing Salad (Lo Hei)' 19 Feb 2012

Myself at Guinness World Record 'Longest Lo Hei' in Taman Jurong 19 Feb 2012

Mom at Guinness World Record 'Longest Lo Hei' in Taman Jurong 19 Feb 2012

Eating Disorder Awareness Public Forum

Venue: NUSS The Guild @ Suntec
Date: 3 Mar 2012
Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm

Register by email to ed.publicforum@sgh.com.sg

Invitation to Celebratin​g NLB-SRS Partnershi​p in Commemorat​ion of World Mental Health Day on 9 Oct 2011

My mother & myself would like to thank Silver Ribbon Singapore (SRS) Porsche & team for tdy's event at Toa Payoh. Allowing us to have opportunities to share thru media interviews & hvg Diana staying alongside with us thru'out. Cheers! :D

Wow! I didn't expect so many media interviews by Asian Parents magazine, My Paper, TNP, The Straits Times & MCYS about mental health & my depression today at Toa Payoh NLB!! :p
I was in 'Koolz' state despite unable to sleep the whole night as I was really very upset & somewhat frustrated with the job placement, ended up pinching myself & cried the whole night. :'(
Silver Ribbon Singapore (SRS) Executive Director, Porsche wanted both my mother & myself as speakers too.

Journalist from 'My Paper' - Wo Bao, told me it will be published in tomorrow's papers. Suppose same goes for the rest too. :p

S'pore marks World Mental Health Day

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1156823/1/.html

Mental Health Wellness Carnival World Mental Health Day

Do join in Mental Health Wellness Carnival World Mental Health Day in collaboration with Geylang Serai CCC 2nd Oct 2011.

http://www.silverribbonsingapore.com/images/events/20111002_mhwc.jpg

My mini art exhibition "De StigmARTizing"

Dear frens,

Hope to cya at my mini art exhibition in collaboration with Silver Ribbon Singapore & Orchard Central titled "De StigmaARTizing".

When: 27-28 Aug & 4 Sep 2011.
Where: Orchard Central Lvl 4

Your support is much appreciated! Cheers. :)

Obesity: An Ignored Truth - 3rd Obesity & Metabolic Unit public forum

Tdy enjoyed the forum when I saw the 'stunt' look on Dr Daniel's when I threw 2 qns to him & he said I come very well-prepared.
1. My uncle's kidney is 50% damaged after taking simvastatin, is there any alternatives besides Omega 3 fatty acid for high cholesterol?
2. How come one pax could have very high good & bad cholesterol?
The answers he provided aint satisfactory but I like Dr Shaker's honesty. :)

Robotics @Genefest 25/7/2011 Suntec City

Went to Genefest & got to mingle with 2 robotics. Female robot knws how to whistle, blow kisses & even put 'her saliva' to gel up the guys' hair...haha

She even cried when the guys avoided her. Knw what?! She even can dance & gyrate v sensous.hehe

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150140196350101.306615.524050100&saved

Short video:

Do give your support to Silver Ribbon Singapore

http://www.orchardcentral.com.sg/events-details.php?id=118

The Great Via Ferrata Wall Challenge 2011, held at Orchard Central on following dates 27-28 Aug & 4 Sep 2011. Each successful climb, Orchard Central will be donating $10 to Silver Ribbon Singapore.

What is The Climb for Charity event about?


Members of the public can also do their part by participating in the Climb for Charity on 27 & 28 August 2011 (Saturday & Sunday). With each successful climb, OC will donate $10 to Silver Ribbon (Singapore) whose mission is to educate public for better appreciation of mental illness, the stigma associated with it and the need to sincerely destigmatise mental illness.

Events for today

This morn, went Shan You Counselling Ctr with mother, attended the Mindfulness workshop by Dr Ng
Yuen Yuen. Thru breathing concentration, had difficulty breathing & felt dizziness, hence, asked Dr Ng if it's alright for me to continue the breathing exercise.

Dr Ng said she had given me a long answer to my short question, hehe...Enjoyed the session.

We went to HOME Team's exhibition at Suntec, got goodies & I won the lucky draw. Tmr gg to collect. Took some photos on their stylo milo vehicles & photographers helped to take free photos for us.

NICE! :)

‘De StigmARTizing’ booth exhibition - 27-28 Aug & 4 Sep

Silver Ribbon (Singapore) and Orchard Central (OC) will be co-organising The Great Via Ferrata Challenge @ Orchard Central (OC) and have been allocated a space for booth exhibition titled ‘De StigmARTizing’ at Level 4 on- 27 & 28 Aug where a charity climb will be held to raise funds for SRS, and-4 Sep where we launch the final round of The Great Via Ferrata Challenge.

I've been invited to take up a booth & am so excited! Do bring ur friends along, your full support is much APPRECIATED! :)

Cheers!

Silver Ribbon S'pore W.A.R.M Launch @Woodlands CC 11 Jun 2011

11 Jun 2011, launch of W.A.R.M by Silver Ribbon S'pore & Woodlands CCC at Woodlands CC.
It was truely an eye opener & benefit from the seminar.

With Daren's sharing about his bipolar, how he lost his job but landed on part-time as lecturer ina polyclinic. His wife, also his caregiver shares her experiences & thoughts.

Both husband & wife, launched their book titled "The Boy Who Hated the Sun, The Girl Who Loved the Sun" this evening at Woodlands CC.
Woodlands CC has free counselling sessions which is now available to residents, more convenience too without having to travel far.

We hope to have such services made available in Jurong. Help stamp out stigma too.

Eating Disorder Awareness Forum at The POD - NLB

This morn, attended eating disorder awareness forum.  Saw Dian, Nana, Florence when am out of the lift lead by staff. While looking for familiar ppl & seat, saw Dr Lee talking to Dr Kumu, she was surprised & was happy to see me. I sat right behind Dr Lee on the 2nd row. Dian & Florence were surprsied at my attendance. There's goodie bag that contains lotsa goodies!! WOW!!

I got a pin for $2.

I've yet to switch hp to silent mode then received smsed from nurse who went there to surprised me me. At the same time, Dr Lee was giving speech & she said :"Could that someone pls switch off ur hp to silent mode, it's v disturbing." :p I waved to her & apologised & she laughed.

Very happy to see Eunice jie jie too. We had a break at 11a.m. - but she had to go for another course at city hall. Dr Lee mentioned that her sometimes fast food is once a wk, unlike Dr Kumu. hehehe...

There's an ED recovered patient Tan WL launched the book & gave talk about her personal journey.

After session ended, saw Janet, my psychologist. hehehe

Workshops & Events

There are some upcoming workshops & forums related to mental health which might be of interest to you

Eating Disorder Awareness Forum by SGH @National Library - http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=110162589059268

Art Therapy aids in mental health recovery - interesting workshop http://www.arttherapy.com.sg/?page_id=38

There will be upcoming Jurong Lake Run at Jurong Lake Park (prev Yuhua & Japanese Garden), details available here http://www.juronglakerun.com/, brought to u by Taman Jurong Running Club - from Publicity Team. :)

Oh yes, am from the Publicity team..hehe

Talks and Workshops Expressive Therapies 10th Oct 10

Info extracted from SAMH FB - Your support is much appreciated. Thank you.

Opening of Art Exhibition - "Mind Painters" - 9th Oct 10

Opening of Art Exhibition - "Mind Painters"


In commemoration of World Mental Health Day 2010, Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) together with Very Special Arts Singapore (VSA) will be organising an Art Exhibition entitled "Mind Painters Art Exhibition". The art exhibition will showcase works by both local and overseas artists (from Hong Kong and Japan), who are recovering from mental illness.

SAMH warmly invites you to participate in this event to be held on the 09 October at Singapore Art Museum @ 8Q Museum Level 2 ("Programme Space").
 

Info Extracted from SAMH FB. Your support is much appreciated. Thank you.

World Mental Health Carnival 3rd Oct 2010

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5422634&fbid=432452102335&id=649782335&ref=nf#!/event.php?eid=114680598586647

SGH Physio 101

8 Sep, went to SGH early morning with mother to attend Physio 101 talk which I saw it from SGH website. Both mother & myself gained much insight about physio.

We're given door gifts like Centrium multi-vitamin, raisin bread & kit-kat. After which, I was approached by one of the physiotherapists to join in their resistance band exercise, given resistance band & it was fun together with them.

Thanks to SGH organisers, staffs & physiotherapists for this event. TUVM!!

http://www.sgh.com.sg/Others/contact-us/marketing/Documents/Main1.pdf

Courtesy photo by SGH Physio 101:

Catch my very own 'LIVE' photos & video of YOG torch bearer at Taman Jurong 12 Aug 2010!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhIE9ATtr_0

More photos available at my personal webpage http://jen78.multiply.com/